Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Transport Moves On
- Barker Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Olave
- A New Walk
- The Minster after the Reformation
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Helen
- Our Lady's Row
- Minster Library
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Bombed
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Observatory