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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of Napoleon
- A Pipkin
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Airfield
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Monk Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Barker Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'