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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The Mystery Plays
- First World War York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Cross
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Boot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St William's Shrine
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Olave
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Treasurer's House
- Church of St Helen