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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward I and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster after the Reformation
- De Grey Rooms
- York Garrison
- The Roman Fortress
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Our Lady's Row
- The New Theatre
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Black Death