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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Is York Cursed?
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Middleham Jewel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward I and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A New Vision For York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Guy Fawkes
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head