Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Mansion House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Council of Arles
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mary Ward
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Castle