Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Micklegate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Basilica
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Water Lanes
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fire in the Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Crux's Church
- Second World War York