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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Helmet
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Battle of the Standard
- Dick Turpin