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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Victoria Bar
- Monk Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Minster Library
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Bombed
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New University
- The Hospitium
- Ouse Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bone Trial Piece
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool