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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The New Theatre
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Our Lady's Row
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of Napoleon
- Second World War York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Abbot's House
- St William's Shrine