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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Hospitium
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- A New University
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rowntree Park
- Alcuin of York
- The Black Death
- First World War York
- View from Station Rise