Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- George Leeman
- York's Airfield
- York Union Gas Works
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Carving
- Norman Window Frame
- The Shambles
- Stonegate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity