Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Guy Fawkes
- Barker Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Our Lady's Row
- The Multangular Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward I and York
- King Edward II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Head Pot
- Jubbergate