Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Judges Lodging
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Medieval Castle
- The Guildhall
- York Castle Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- The Hospitium
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Airfield
- Ripon College for Women
- The Victorian Prison Building