Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- Is York Cursed?
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Male Grooming
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- First World War Memorial
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Minster Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Basilica
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Greyfriars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Castle Museum
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Arm Ring