Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Treasurer's House
- First World War York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Railway Institute
- Holy Trinity Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Ripon College for Women
- Royal Station Hotel
- Medieval Prisons
- The Multangular Tower
- York Railway Station
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway