Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- St Crux's Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- New Earswick
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- New Shopping Centres
- Statue of Napoleon
- Monk Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Stonegate
- The York Observatory
- Ouse Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Airfield