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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Debtors' Prison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Red Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Bar Convent
- The Hospitium
- Alcuin of York
- King Edward II and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate