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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York's Airfield
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Red Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- New Earswick
- York Garrison
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bone Trial Piece
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Middleham Jewel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Margaret Clitherow