Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Castle
- The Shambles
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- 62 Low Petergate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Mansion House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Stonegate
- The Mystery Plays