Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- Lendal Tower
- York's Airfield
- Water Lanes
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Church of St Olave
- York Castle Museum
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Industrial Upheaval
- Ouse Bridge
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Assembly Rooms
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'