Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Head Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Feeding Roman York
- Dick Turpin
- Cinema Comes to York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Judges Lodging
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Victorian Prison Building