Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- The Retreat
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Male Grooming
- Teaching the Poor