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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New University
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- George Leeman
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Basilica