Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Assembly Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Norman Abbey
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Fairfax House
- Constantius Chlorus
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of St Wilfrid