Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The Black Death
- A New University
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mansion House
- The Norman Castle
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Leeman
- York Railway Station
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward III and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- John Carr - Architect
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle