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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Medieval Castle
- A New Walk
- York Garrison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Barley Hall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Industrial Upheaval
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop