Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Barker Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Bootham Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Prisons
- The Roman Fortress
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- Olive Oil Container
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Richard II and York