Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bootham School
- King Edward II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Crest of York St John College
- Bronze weights
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Union Gas Works
- The New Theatre
- Judges Lodging
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Boot
- Second World War York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York