Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman House
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The First Railway Station
- A New University
- The Multangular Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Leeman