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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Bar Convent
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Retreat
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- A New Walk
- The Abbot's House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Transport Moves On
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A Pipkin
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Lendal Tower