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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- 62 Low Petergate
- Olive Oil Container
- Middleham Jewel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Inscription to Hecules
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Ripon College for Women
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Feeding Roman York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Stonegate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward I and York
- Holy Trinity Church