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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Statue of the God Mars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Mansion House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- A New University
- Gold Arm Ring
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Middleham Jewel
- View from Station Rise
- Archbishop Scrope Executed