Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Medieval Prisons
- Olive Oil Container
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Holocaust
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- New Earswick
- The Medieval Castle
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- Bronze weights
- Plum Cakes for Christmas