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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Alcuin of York
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- Clifford's Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Stonegate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Basilica