Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Roman Head Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- A New Vision For York
- Silver Strap Ends
- John Carr - Architect
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Observatory
- Dick Turpin
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Tower