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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barley Hall
- Fishergate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cinema Comes to York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- St William's Shrine
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Margaret Clitherow
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- The George Fox Incident