Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Norman House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Council of Arles
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Shambles
- Church of St Olave
- The Debtors' Prison
- Gold Arm Ring
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Barker Tower
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Airfield