Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- First World War York
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Castle
- Viking Coins
- First World War Memorial
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's Coat of Arms