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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick
- York Garrison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Retreat
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A New University
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham School
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith