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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze weights
- Victoria Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Scarborough Bridge
- Crest of York St John College
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Guy Fawkes
- George Leeman
- First World War Memorial
- The Bar Convent
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Cawood Sword
- Is York Cursed?