Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Garrison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Guildhall
- Mary Ward
- The Norman Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Vision For York
- The New Theatre
- King Edward II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries