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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Monk Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bone Trial Piece
- New Earswick
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Multangular Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- York Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson