Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barker Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription to Hecules
- Minster Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Abbey
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Art Gallery
- Cinema Comes to York
- The County Court House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Monk Bar
- Constantius Chlorus