Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Guy Fawkes
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- Rowntree Park
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Carving
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- John Carr - Architect
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York