Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Council of Arles
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- William Etty, Artist
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Bar Convent
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Gold Arm Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jubbergate
- The First Minster
- Barker Tower