Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- The Medieval Minster
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Basilica
- Anglian Carving
- A New University
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Battle of the Standard
- Medieval Prisons
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 19th Century