Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Is York Cursed?
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Stonegate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward III and York
- York Castle Museum
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Clifford's Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Central Library
- Monk Bar
- St William's Shrine
- The Victorian Prison Building