Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- New Earswick
- The Mystery Plays
- Mary Ward
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- Jubbergate
- The Black Death
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Minster Library
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fairfax House
- Clifford's Tower