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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- 62 Low Petergate
- Royal Station Hotel
- Guy Fawkes
- The Multangular Tower
- St Crux's Church
- The First Minster
- York and the Holocaust
- The York Helmet
- William Etty, Artist
- Is York Cursed?
- Victoria Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch