Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vikings and Christianity
- Dick Turpin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Roman Fortress
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Female Prison
- Inscription to Hecules
- Church of St Olave