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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- New Earswick
- Sixties York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- Norman Window Frame
- The Bar Convent
- The Medieval Castle
- Teaching the Poor
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bone Trial Piece
- Is York Cursed?
- The Battle of the Standard
- Ouse Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Vale of York Viking Hoard