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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mary Ward
- The Bar Convent
- The York Observatory
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Guildhall
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Coins
- Fishergate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Industrial Upheaval
- The 1190 Massacre