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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Ouse Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Norman Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Middleham Jewel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New Walk
- Feeding Roman York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Bombed
- Jubbergate