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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Guildhall
- The Hospitium
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Sixties York
- York Central Library
- Church of St Olave
- View from Station Rise
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Retreat
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Helen
- St William's Shrine
- Transport Moves On