Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Stonegate
- The County Court House
- York Garrison
- The First Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Our Lady's Row
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mary Ward
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Central Library
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 18th Century