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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Dick Turpin
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Alcuin of York
- Clifford's Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward III and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Abbey