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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Garrison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Observatory
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Hoard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A Pipkin
- York and the Holocaust
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Monk Bar
- The Mansion House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels