Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Retreat
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Micklegate Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- York Central Library
- The York Observatory
- Alcuin of York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Guy Fawkes
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- Bone Trial Piece
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Richard II and York