Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bootham School
- The Hospitium
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward I and York
- St William's Shrine
- Olive Oil Container
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Eric Bloodaxe
- View from Station Rise
- Dick Turpin
- York Castle Museum