Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- 62 Low Petergate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Airfield
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Black Death
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Vikings and Christianity
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard III and York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fishergate Bar