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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Medieval Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The County Court House
- Our Lady's Row
- The Guildhall
- Olive Oil Container
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Helen
- The Shambles
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- The Red Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall