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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inscription to Hecules
- William Etty, Artist
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- John Carr - Architect
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Railway Institute
- Second World War York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Victoria Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill