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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- First World War Memorial
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New Walk
- Medieval Prisons
- Scarborough Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward I and York
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Boot
- The County Court House