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
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Is York Cursed?
- A New University
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Hospitium
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- New Shopping Centres
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Industrial Upheaval
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Abbey
- Barker Tower