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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Minster Library
- Mary Ward
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Feeding Roman York
- William Etty, Artist
- Fairfax House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Richard II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Monk Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York and the Holocaust
- Rowntree Park
- The Medieval Castle