Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Carving
- The Roman Fortress
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- De Grey Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Guy Fawkes
- York Union Gas Works