Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Norman Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Statue of the God Mars
- Ouse Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fishergate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Judges Lodging
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Roman Fortress
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Silk Cap