Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Union Gas Works
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Mary Ward
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham Bar
- St Crux's Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Greyfriars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New University
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman Castle