Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman Abbey
- The Bar Convent
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Olave
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- De Grey Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- George Leeman