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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Shambles
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Military Belt Fitting
- St William's Shrine
- Medieval Prisons
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Olave
- Judges Lodging
- Rowntree Park
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mystery Plays
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Ouse Bridge