Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Norman Minster
- A New Vision For York
- The Female Prison
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Male Grooming
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Boot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The First Minster