Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Crux's Church
- The York Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Lendal Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Basilica
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Yorkshire Museum
- Transport Moves On
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules