Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham Bar
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Airfield
- Treasurer's House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barker Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- The Mansion House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward III and York