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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fire in the Minster
- A Pipkin
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The White Rose of York
- Jubbergate
- The Mansion House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity