Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ripon College for Women
- King Richard II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- King Edward I and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Vikings and Christianity
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The New Theatre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Second World War York
- Fire in the Minster