Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Rowntree Park
- Middleham Jewel
- Teaching the Poor
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eric Bloodaxe
- First World War Memorial
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Scarborough Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St William's Shrine
- Ripon College for Women
- Dick Turpin