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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Garrison
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Retreat
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Dick Turpin
- Micklegate Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Abbey
- George Leeman
- Industrial Upheaval
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Transport Moves On