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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mystery Plays
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Mary Ward
- The George Fox Incident
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- Jubbergate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mansion House