Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fire in the Minster
- A New Vision For York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Vikings and Christianity
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Basilica
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bronze weights