Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Bombed
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Mary Ward
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Black Death
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Helen
- The Female Prison
- The End of the Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fire in the Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window