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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Railway Institute
- Industrial Upheaval
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Male Grooming
- Stonegate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Victoria Bar
- Second World War York