Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Middleham Jewel
- Ripon College for Women
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Helen
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Vikings and Christianity
- William Etty, Artist
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree Park