Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Bridge
- The Horn of Ulf
- Barker Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Bronze weights
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Castle
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Coins
- John Carr - Architect
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop