Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Multangular Tower
- Barley Hall
- The Mansion House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Minster
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Black Death
- New Earswick
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway