Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Red Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Yorkshire Museum
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze weights
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Roman Fortress
- The Cawood Sword
- Water Lanes
- Rowntree Park
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of Napoleon
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre