Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman Castle
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Feeding Roman York
- The Basilica
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward I and York
- Ouse Bridge
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Medieval Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius