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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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The New Theatre
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Clifford's Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)