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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Second World War York
- The Basilica
- Fishergate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Minster Library
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rowntree Park
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The York Helmet
- A New University
- York's Airfield
- A New Walk
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Coins
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- View from Station Rise