Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New University
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Central Library
- The Shambles
- A Pipkin
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Head Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate