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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- John Carr - Architect
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Medieval Prisons
- York's Airfield
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Finger Ring
- Sixties York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window