Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Industrial Upheaval
- Crest of York St John College
- Middleham Jewel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Art Gallery
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- New Shopping Centres
- Ouse Bridge
- The Basilica
- The Railway Institute
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Elizabeth Boardingham