Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- New Earswick
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Art Gallery
- The 1190 Massacre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- Water Lanes
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Hair of a Roman Girl