Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fishergate Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Black Death
- York Castle Museum
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Our Lady's Row
- View from Station Rise
- Second World War York
- Statue of the God Mars
- The First Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior