Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Jubbergate
- York Union Gas Works
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Cawood Sword
- Fairfax House
- The 1190 Massacre
- The End of the Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A Pipkin
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- First World War York
- Gold Finger Ring