Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- 62 Low Petergate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- De Grey Rooms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Railway Station
- The Norman Minster
- The First Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Retreat
- King Edward I and York
- York Bombed
- Clifford's Tower