Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- First World War York
- Clifford's Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Carving
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva