Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- York Garrison
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Barker Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Coins
- Statue of an Athlete
- The End of the Abbey
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Norman Abbey
- Guy Fawkes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century