Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Our Lady's Row
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Castle Museum
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Airfield
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- 62 Low Petergate
- Treasurer's House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Roman Fortress
- Second World War York
- First World War York
- Anglian Burial Vessel