Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Edward I and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Union Gas Works
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A Pipkin
- The Mansion House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Industrial Upheaval
- The First Railway Station