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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- New Shopping Centres
- Teaching the Poor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Cawood Sword
- A New Vision For York
- The County Court House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Art Gallery
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- A New Walk