Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- King Edward I and York
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Olave
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Minster Library
- The First Railway Station
- Micklegate Bar
- The First Minster
- Ripon College for Women
- Treasurer's House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Margaret Clitherow
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- William Etty, Artist