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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- York Garrison
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway Institute
- Medieval Prisons
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Norman Window Frame
- John Carr - Architect
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- Minster Library
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bronze weights