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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Cawood Sword
- George Leeman
- The Norman Abbey
- The Mansion House
- The Roman Fortress
- The Black Death