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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- Mary Ward
- Viking Boot
- Clifford's Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Holy Trinity Church
- The 1190 Massacre