Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Castle
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Cross
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Norman Window Frame
- The Hospitium
- Ouse Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Anglian Carving
- The Mansion House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree Park