Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- George Leeman
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- William Etty, Artist
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Guy Fawkes
- Feeding Roman York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Dick Turpin
- Inscription to Hecules
- John Carr - Architect
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church