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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Bar Convent
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Feeding Roman York
- Fire in the Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Coins
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel