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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The Female Prison
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Bar Convent
- The Greyfriars
- The York Helmet
- Viking Male Grooming
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Boot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- 62 Low Petergate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Medieval Prisons
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Garrison
- York Railway Station