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 Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Medieval Prisons
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Olave
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's Airfield
- New Shopping Centres
- Barker Tower