Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- York Railway Station
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- First World War Memorial
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham School
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Cinema Comes to York
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of the God Mars
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman Minster
- The Cawood Sword