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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Castle
- York Railway Station
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Art Gallery
- Skeldergate Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- A Pipkin
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Abbey
- King's Manor - Victorian