Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- New Earswick
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Middleham Jewel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of St Helen
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Micklegate Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Statue of the God Mars
- Ripon College for Women
- The Basilica
- Military Belt Fitting
- York St John in the 20th Century