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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow
- George Leeman
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Guy Fawkes
- York Bombed
- Rowntree Park
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard III and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Minster Library
- Bootham Bar
- York Art Gallery