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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree Park
- The Hospitium
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Boot
- A Pipkin
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- First World War Memorial
- The Black Death