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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Head Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- Bone Trial Piece
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Horn of Ulf
- Barker Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Micklegate Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Roman Fortress
- Barley Hall
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway Institute