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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Roman Fortress
- King Richard III and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Union Gas Works
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Medieval Minster
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Mystery Plays
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Vikings and Christianity
- Middleham Jewel
- Ripon College for Women
- A New Walk