Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Observatory
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Roman Fortress
- Inscription to Hecules
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Bombed
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Horn of Ulf
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles