Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Guy Fawkes
- King Edward I and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Fairfax House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Edward III and York
- St Crux's Church
- Dick Turpin
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jubbergate
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Railway Station
- View from Station Rise
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Margaret Clitherow