Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- 62 Low Petergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Judges Lodging
- The Basilica
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fairfax House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Castle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head