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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Middleham Jewel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Medieval Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Castle
- Clifford's Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'