Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Male Grooming
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Bar
- The Female Prison
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman House
- Church of St Olave
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions