Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Coins
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Margaret Clitherow
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Vision For York
- Fairfax House
- King Edward III and York
- Is York Cursed?
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop