Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Bar Convent
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Cawood Sword
- Fairfax House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze weights
- St Crux's Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- Margaret Clitherow
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 20th Century