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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- First World War York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Yorkshire Museum