Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- 62 Low Petergate
- De Grey Rooms
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Retreat
- John Carr - Architect
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- All Saints Church, North Street
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze weights
- York Garrison