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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward I and York
- The York Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Basilica
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Shambles
- Statue of an Athlete
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Observatory
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- The First Railway Station