Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The White Rose of York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Mary Ward
- Transport Moves On
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Roman Fortress
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Rebuilt in Stone