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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Tower
- Transport Moves On
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Cross
- Stonegate
- The Guildhall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fire in the Minster
- A New University
- George Leeman