Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- The Railway Institute
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fire in the Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Monk Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inscription to Hecules
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'