Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Norman House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Shambles
- The Bar Convent
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Treasurer's House
- Clifford's Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Boot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The First Railway Station