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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- King Richard II and York
- Teaching the Poor
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Stonegate
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The New Theatre
- The End of the Abbey
- The First Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'