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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Scarborough Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Boot
- King Edward I and York
- First World War Memorial
- Statue of the God Mars
- King Richard II and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A Pipkin
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier