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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of the God Mars
- First World War York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Sixties York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Transport Moves On
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Shambles
- Viking Silk Cap
- Second World War York