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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bootham School
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Male Grooming
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward II and York
- The York Hoard
- Minster Library
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- The Shambles
- The First Railway Station
- Hair of a Roman Girl