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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fairfax House
- A New Walk
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham School
- William Etty, Artist
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Feeding Roman York
- York Central Library
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Holy Trinity Church