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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Norman House
- York Union Gas Works
- The First Railway Station
- The York Helmet
- The George Fox Incident
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of the God Mars
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Chimney Pot