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 York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Barley Hall
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- New Earswick
- Dick Turpin
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Cross
- Teaching the Poor
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Bar Convent
- Walmgate Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Battle of the Standard