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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Lendal Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Walmgate Bar
- Bronze weights
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Sixties York
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Constantius Chlorus
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Cawood Sword
- York Railway Station