Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bronze weights
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of an Athlete
- Monk Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine
- The Hospitium
- Cinema Comes to York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Guildhall
- The York Observatory
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars
- York Garrison