Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- York Union Gas Works
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Barley Hall
- The 1190 Massacre
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St William's Shrine
- Roman Head Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Mansion House
- New Earswick
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Coat of Arms