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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Scarborough Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Fishergate Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- Church of St Helen
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Coins
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward I and York
- Treasurer's House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Clifford's Tower