Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Judges Lodging
- The Roman Fortress
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mansion House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery