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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Assembly Rooms
- A New Walk
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Walmgate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- York's Coat of Arms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Carving
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- York Central Library