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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Garrison
- The Horn of Ulf
- A New Walk
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Medieval Prisons
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy