Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Medieval Prisons
- The Medieval Castle
- The Retreat
- Fairfax House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway Institute
- Jubbergate
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree Park
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Monk Bar
- Viking Coins