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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Greyfriars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Coins
- King Edward I and York
- First World War Memorial
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Multangular Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Norman Minster
- York Union Gas Works