Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Guildhall
- The Council of Arles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mansion House
- Alcuin of York
- A New Vision For York
- William Etty, Artist
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Richard III and York
- Teaching the Poor
- Constantius Chlorus