Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Silk Cap
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Arm Ring
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bronze weights
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Walmgate Bar