Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Edward II and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree Park
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Horn of Ulf
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Boot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Black Death
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Holocaust