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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library
- Industrial Upheaval
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The First Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- The Black Death
- The White Rose of York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Yorkshire Museum
- Treasurer's House
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity