Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Barker Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- York Bombed
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Sixties York
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Aldwark Synagogue