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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Boot
- Feeding Roman York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Dick Turpin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Basilica
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jubbergate
- Viking Silk Cap
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Inside the Roman Fortress