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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The York Helmet
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Abbot's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Richard III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Olave
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Castle Museum
- Norman Window Frame