Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Edward I and York
- Dick Turpin
- Olive Oil Container
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mansion House
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- Water Lanes
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Middleham Jewel