Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Feeding Roman York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Crest of York St John College
- Lendal Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward II and York
- York Garrison