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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Hospitium
- Margaret Clitherow
- Royal Station Hotel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Union Gas Works
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Coat of Arms
- First World War Memorial
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Assembly Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector