Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Olive Oil Container
- The End of the Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Sixties York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Clifford's Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Horn of Ulf