Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Military Belt Fitting
- A New University
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Crux's Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Prisons
- Judges Lodging
- The First Minster
- Rowntree Park