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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Union Gas Works
- The Norman Castle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Olave
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fairfax House
- The Shambles
- Barker Tower
- The First Railway Station