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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Minster
- York Bombed
- Olive Oil Container
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Statue of an Athlete
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York and the Holocaust
- The Mansion House
- George Leeman
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft