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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Margaret Clitherow
- Lendal Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- First World War York
- Jubbergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Mary Ward
- The New Theatre
- Second World War York
- Stonegate
- The Hospitium
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham School