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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Treasurer's House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Head Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Shambles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Council of Arles
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New Vision For York
- The County Court House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Dick Turpin