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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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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Statue of an Athlete
- First World War Memorial
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Female Prison
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Treasurer's House
- The Abbot's House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of the God Mars
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid