Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Olave
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Red Tower
- The Female Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- The Guildhall
- Ripon College for Women
- Bone Trial Piece
- Victoria Bar
- The Retreat
- The Debtors' Prison