Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Airfield
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Olave
- Minster Library
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Barley Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Bombed
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- The Basilica
- Crest of York St John College