Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Retreat
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Ripon College for Women
- The County Court House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- John Carr - Architect
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jubbergate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fairfax House
- Stonegate
- Medieval Prisons