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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fishergate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham School
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King Richard II and York
- Is York Cursed?
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- First World War Memorial
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Airfield