Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Mystery Plays
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Stonegate
- Lendal Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- Vikings and Christianity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- New Earswick
- Fishergate Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Horn of Ulf
- The First Minster
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Barley Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Plum Cakes for Christmas