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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Hospitium
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The White Rose of York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- Plum Cakes for Christmas