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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Roman Head Pot
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Inscription to Hecules
- Ripon College for Women