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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Boot
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Olive Oil Container
- York Union Gas Works
- Feeding Roman York
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Medieval Prisons
- Royal Station Hotel
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Minster