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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Guildhall
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Union Gas Works
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Castle Museum
- The George Fox Incident
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Bombed
- The Female Prison