Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- York Union Gas Works
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Boot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- First World War York