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 timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of the God Mars
- Transport Moves On
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Helmet
- King Edward II and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Statue of Napoleon
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Jubbergate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists