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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- York Railway Station
- Bootham School
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St William's Shrine
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Mansion House
- Medieval Prisons
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- The Roman Fortress
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Retreat
- Church of All Saints Pavement