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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Fairfax House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving
- The County Court House
- Lendal Bridge
- George Leeman
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Earswick
- Statue of an Athlete
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Mystery Plays
- Alcuin of York
- Monk Bar
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)