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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The First Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House
- Barker Tower
- St William's Shrine
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Industrial Upheaval
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman Castle
- Aldwark Synagogue