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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward III and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Coins