Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A Pipkin
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Ripon College for Women
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Richard II and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St William's Shrine
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Shambles