Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Helmet
- St William's Shrine
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Micklegate Bar
- The Hospitium
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Is York Cursed?
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Minster
- Monk Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Olave