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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Union Gas Works
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of the God Mars
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Black Death
- York's Airfield
- The York Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Coins
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Sixties York
- King Edward I and York