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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Roman Head Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- Stonegate
- Guy Fawkes
- The Retreat
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Gold Finger Ring