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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Multangular Tower
- The York Helmet
- Statue of Napoleon
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- View from Station Rise
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Garrison
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The Shambles
- Victoria Bar