Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Sixties York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Middleham Jewel
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward II and York
- View from Station Rise