Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward I and York
- The Norman Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Lendal Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Hospitium
- Minster Library
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Silk Cap