Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Victoria Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mary Ward
- The Red Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Crux's Church
- The Female Prison
- The Cawood Sword
- Water Lanes
- The Newgate Cross Shaft