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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The End of the Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- Teaching the Poor
- Victoria Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Sixties York
- Fishergate Bar
- St William's Shrine
- Silver Strap Ends
- Is York Cursed?
- Constantius Chlorus