Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Coins
- A Pipkin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Gold Finger Ring
- View from Station Rise