Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New University
- Lendal Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Is York Cursed?
- Water Lanes
- Barley Hall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Judges Lodging
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of Napoleon
- Mithras and Arimanius