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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Military Belt Fitting
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Bombed
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The New Theatre
- King Edward I and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Cross
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Boot
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head