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 Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The Female Prison
- The Greyfriars
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Skeldergate Bridge
- First World War York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Bar Convent
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Mansion House
- Gold Finger Ring