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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- George Leeman
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fire in the Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Guildhall
- King Edward I and York
- The Female Prison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- New Earswick
- The York Helmet
- The Battle of the Standard