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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Mansion House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Multangular Tower
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Walmgate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Roman Fortress
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick