Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Cross
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Retreat
- The Multangular Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fire in the Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Monk Bar
- Water Lanes
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- First World War Memorial
- Royal Station Hotel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York