Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Carving
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Airfield
- William Etty, Artist
- The County Court House
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Bridge
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Micklegate Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- 62 Low Petergate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War York