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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Airfield
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of the God Mars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The County Court House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Judges Lodging
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Assembly Rooms
- Holy Trinity Church