Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward III and York
- St Crux's Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Monk Bar
- The Black Death
- Our Lady's Row
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of Napoleon
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Railway Institute
- Rowntree Park
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Micklegate Bar