Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Treasurer's House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Feeding Roman York
- New Shopping Centres
- Monk Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mansion House
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Male Grooming