Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Church of St Helen
- A New University
- Is York Cursed?
- Jubbergate
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward I and York
- The County Court House
- The Mansion House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway