Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Edward III and York
- Barker Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- The York Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Head Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- 62 Low Petergate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Cross
- Dick Turpin
- Mary Ward