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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York's Airfield
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- St Crux's Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Hospitium
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Inscription to Hecules
- Crest of York St John College
- Treasurer's House