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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Transport Moves On
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New University
- Gold Finger Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Coins
- Margaret Clitherow
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'