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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Coins
- The White Rose of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fishergate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Mystery Plays
- John Carr - Architect
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Abbot's House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- De Grey Rooms
- The Mansion House