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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Multangular Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- A New Walk
- York Central Library
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A New University
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- The York Hoard
- Norman Window Frame
- Barker Tower