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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Military Belt Fitting
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Olive Oil Container
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick
- Dick Turpin
- Alcuin of York
- St William's Shrine
- The County Court House
- The End of the Abbey
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Royal Station Hotel