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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Red Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fire in the Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Castle