Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- Barker Tower
- George Leeman
- York's Airfield
- William Etty, Artist
- Crest of York St John College
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The County Court House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Cawood Sword
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St William's Shrine
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Richard II and York
- Is York Cursed?
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector