Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Coins
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Leeman
- Norman Window Frame
- New Earswick
- Monk Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Guy Fawkes
- The Greyfriars
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree Park
- Dick Turpin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The First Railway Station