Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman House
- Fire in the Minster
- Second World War York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Tower
- Treasurer's House
- The Norman Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Airfield
- 62 Low Petergate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- Hair of a Roman Girl