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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Red Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Second World War York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Minster Library
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Middleham Jewel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard