Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Cawood Sword
- York Castle Museum
- Treasurer's House
- The Abbot's House
- Margaret Clitherow
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward II and York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Railway Institute
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window