Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Gold Finger Ring
- William Etty, Artist
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Medieval Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Barley Hall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Bar Convent
- The First Railway Station
- York Railway Station