Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Basilica
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Coins
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Sixties York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Industrial Upheaval
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bootham School
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Bombed