Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The York Helmet
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ouse Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Fire in the Minster
- Monk Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Garrison
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Archbishop Scrope Executed