Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Observatory
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Micklegate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- The County Court House
- Clifford's Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Arm Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- William Etty, Artist
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Military Belt Fitting
- The 1190 Massacre