Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The First Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Garrison
- Teaching the Poor
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Central Library
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Council of Arles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Minster