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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Jubbergate
- York's Airfield
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Micklegate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Railway Station
- The George Fox Incident
- Treasurer's House
- Fairfax House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Bar Convent
- Stonegate
- The Basilica