Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ouse Bridge
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman Castle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Garrison
- Gold Arm Ring
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York