Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Earswick
- Jubbergate
- The George Fox Incident
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mystery Plays
- The York Helmet
- The Debtors' Prison
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica