Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward III and York
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- View from Station Rise
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward II and York
- York Garrison
- John Carr - Architect
- Monk Bar
- Royal Station Hotel