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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barker Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- Norman Window Frame
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Art Gallery
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Head Pot
- Gold Arm Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Clifford's Tower