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 End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- King Richard II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- 62 Low Petergate
- Is York Cursed?
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- New Earswick
- Transport Moves On
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of Napoleon
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mary Ward