Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- John Carr - Architect
- Lendal Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Bombed
- Barker Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Industrial Upheaval