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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Walmgate Bar
- Barley Hall
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Monk Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze weights
- Victoria Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward I and York