Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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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.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The New Theatre
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Silk Cap
- Norman Window Frame
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Stonegate
- 62 Low Petergate