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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Abbot's House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Richard III and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Holocaust
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Anglian Carving
- New Shopping Centres
- The Red Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Cawood Sword
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fairfax House