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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jubbergate
- Gold Arm Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Judges Lodging
- Ripon College for Women
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Airfield
- Royal Station Hotel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church