Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bootham School
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman Castle
- The Mansion House
- Minster Library
- The First Railway Station
- Mary Ward
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Basilica
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Bombed
- Jewbury Cemetery