Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cinema Comes to York
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Minster
- Anglian Cross