Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward I and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Sixties York
- Alcuin of York
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman Abbey
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The First Railway Station
- Is York Cursed?
- The Multangular Tower