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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Guildhall
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The End of the Abbey
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Olive Oil Container
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Monk Bar
- The Female Prison
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Treasurer's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The First Minster
- Guy Fawkes