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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fishergate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Military Belt Fitting
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Micklegate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death