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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- Barley Hall
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Castle
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mary Ward
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Walk