Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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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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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Helen
- The Mystery Plays
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- The Bar Convent
- Minster Library
- A New Walk
- Our Lady's Row
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Richard II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The White Rose of York