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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Railway Station
- The Retreat
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ripon College for Women
- Gold Finger Ring
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Micklegate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church