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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The New Theatre
- Church of St Olave
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The First Minster
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Walmgate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- York's Airfield
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Coins