Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Monk Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- View from Station Rise
- The Female Prison
- Sixties York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- New Shopping Centres