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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Shambles
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Anglian Carving
- The Red Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Roman Head Pot
- Stonegate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall