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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- The Black Death
- Bronze weights
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Helmet
- Our Lady's Row
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- Constantius Chlorus
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward III and York
- Water Lanes
- Bootham Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Coins
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century