Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- First World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Cawood Sword
- The Female Prison
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Multangular Tower
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- Clifford's Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Castle