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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Norman Window Frame
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Medieval Castle
- Is York Cursed?
- Our Lady's Row
- Minster Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- Statue of Napoleon