Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Hospitium
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Jubbergate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Bombed
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Vikings and Christianity
- Middleham Jewel
- St Crux's Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot