Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Lendal Tower
- Jubbergate
- Water Lanes
- Crest of York St John College
- The Basilica
- Teaching the Poor
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Richard III and York
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Holocaust
- First World War York
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Cross
- King Edward III and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses