Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Boot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Walmgate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Lendal Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bootham School
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree Park
- Victoria Bar
- Industrial Upheaval