Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Crest of York St John College
- Transport Moves On
- The George Fox Incident
- The Mansion House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Cross
- The Female Prison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of All Saints Pavement