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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fire in the Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New University
- Viking Boot
- Fishergate Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Fairfax House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Edward I and York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Anglian Cross
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ripon College for Women
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of Napoleon