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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fishergate Bar
- The Black Death
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Mary Ward
- The York Hoard
- King Richard III and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Sixties York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century