Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Feeding Roman York
- Transport Moves On
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Minster Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman Abbey
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Norman Window Frame