Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- William Etty, Artist
- St Crux's Church
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Retreat
- The Norman House
- The York Observatory
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Sword Pommel