Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman House
- Sixties York
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Hoard
- The Abbot's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bone Trial Piece