Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The York Observatory
- Industrial Upheaval
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Abbey
- Church of St Olave
- The Norman Castle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bootham Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Alcuin of York