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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Bombed
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Basilica
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Abbey
- Monk Bar
- Jubbergate
- Norman Window Frame
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar