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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Statue of Napoleon
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Basilica
- The Multangular Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New University
- Victoria Bar
- Jubbergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Transport Moves On
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Lendal Bridge