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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Retreat
- The George Fox Incident
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Union Gas Works
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman Minster