Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The New Theatre
- King Edward III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fairfax House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Railway Station
- York Garrison
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The 1190 Massacre