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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barley Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Roman Fortress
- Water Lanes
- The Guildhall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Castle
- Judges Lodging
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Medieval Abbey