Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The George Fox Incident
- Transport Moves On
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Silver Strap Ends
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Cawood Sword
- Jubbergate
- The Retreat
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Railway Institute