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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- First World War York
- The Greyfriars
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Crux's Church
- Barker Tower
- York's Airfield
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Alcuin of York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New Walk