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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The New Theatre
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of the God Mars
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Lendal Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- The Red Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Guy Fawkes
- The Shambles