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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Edward I and York
- The Hospitium
- Olive Oil Container
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fire in the Minster
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace