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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Victoria Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Stonegate
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- Statue of the God Mars
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Black Death
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mansion House
- The George Fox Incident