Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A New Vision For York
- Micklegate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- The Mansion House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Transport Moves On
- Crest of York St John College
- Margaret Clitherow
- The New Theatre
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Cawood Sword