Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- First World War Memorial
- Crest of York St John College
- St William's Shrine
- The First Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- Medieval Prisons
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Shambles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Clifford's Tower
- Bronze weights
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Male Grooming