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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Sixties York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- The Shambles
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- First World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Mansion House