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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Margaret Clitherow
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mystery Plays
- St Crux's Church
- The First Minster
- York Art Gallery
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Minster Library
- First World War York
- Transport Moves On
- York Bombed
- York and the Holocaust
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall