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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ouse Bridge
- Jubbergate
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Abbey
- York's Airfield
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- Micklegate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete