Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman Castle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- George Leeman
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Red Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Stonegate
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Carving
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Bombed
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard III and York