Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Silk Cap
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Minster Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- Treasurer's House
- The Multangular Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Guy Fawkes
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King Edward III and York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New Vision For York
- The Red Tower