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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Water Lanes
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Monk Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of Napoleon
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Coins
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The First Railway Station
- The Victorian Prison Building
- First World War Memorial
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate