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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Industrial Upheaval
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Tower
- Monk Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- Clifford's Tower