Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The County Court House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Roman Head Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- Holy Trinity Church
- The New Theatre
- Viking Male Grooming