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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Helmet
- The Council of Arles
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Constantius Chlorus
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New Vision For York
- Monk Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Silk Cap
- Jubbergate
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Pilgrimage of Grace