Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Richard II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Alcuin of York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Coins
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Transport Moves On
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Olave
- The York Helmet