Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Coat of Arms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Military Belt Fitting
- Norman Window Frame
- Is York Cursed?
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva