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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- New Shopping Centres
- The Norman Abbey
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Our Lady's Row
- York Garrison
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Minster
- Lendal Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham School
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Arm Ring