Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- Statue of Napoleon
- Olive Oil Container
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Male Grooming
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bootham School
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Monk Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Walmgate Bar