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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- A New Vision For York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Abbot's House
- Alcuin of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Water Lanes
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Assembly Rooms
- Lendal Bridge
- Sixties York
- York Union Gas Works
- King Richard II and York
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Arm Ring