Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Black Death
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription to Hecules
- Constantius Chlorus
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Norman Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Roman Fortress
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Castle