Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Garrison
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Helen
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- John Carr - Architect
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Sixties York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree Park
- The Norman Castle
- The Roman Fortress
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard III and York