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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Boot
- Judges Lodging
- The Medieval Castle
- Church of St Olave
- Royal Station Hotel
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Clifford's Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- Transport Moves On
- Guy Fawkes
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Airfield