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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Assembly Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Edward I and York
- York Garrison
- Statue of the God Mars
- Transport Moves On
- King Richard III and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill