Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Edward I and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Railway Station
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Norman Window Frame
- Alcuin of York
- The Greyfriars
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Basilica
- The Norman House
- De Grey Rooms