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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Gold Finger Ring
- King Richard II and York
- The Railway Institute
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Vale of York Viking Hoard