Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Royal Station Hotel
- Clifford's Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard II and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Chimney Pot
- New Shopping Centres
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Statue of an Athlete
- A Pipkin
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Mystery Plays
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Basilica