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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Multangular Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- A New University
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Ripon College for Women
- The White Rose of York
- John Carr - Architect
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions