Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- George Leeman
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- A Pipkin
- The Roman Fortress
- Silver Strap Ends
- View from Station Rise
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The York Helmet
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School