Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman House
- Ouse Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Transport Moves On
- Jubbergate
- York Central Library
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Olave
- St Martin Le Grand Church