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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- King Edward II and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- 62 Low Petergate
- Judges Lodging
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway Institute
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Yorkshire Museum
- John Carr - Architect
- George Leeman
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Minster
- Walmgate Bar