Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- The 1190 Massacre
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Coins
- Alcuin of York
- A New University
- Statue of the God Mars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- Water Lanes
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot