Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Richard II and York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Lendal Bridge
- York Railway Station
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rowntree Park
- Ripon College for Women
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A Pipkin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barker Tower