Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward II and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Abbot's House
- Stonegate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Retreat