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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Micklegate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Medieval Prisons
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman Castle
- King Edward I and York
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Castle
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Judges Lodging