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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Helen
- The Retreat
- The Mystery Plays
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- First World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Alcuin of York