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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Greyfriars
- Sixties York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Monk Bar
- King Edward II and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'