Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York's Airfield
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Treasurer's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- The Mystery Plays
- Guy Fawkes
- Mary Ward
- The County Court House
- Industrial Upheaval