Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of the Standard
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Head Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- Amber Bead Workshop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Olive Oil Container
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Black Death
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- New Earswick