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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Ripon College for Women
- Margaret Clitherow
- Stonegate
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The White Rose of York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Richard II and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Military Belt Fitting