Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Retreat
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Railway Institute
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Carving
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Art Gallery
- First World War Memorial
- Feeding Roman York