Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Bootham School
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Retreat
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Art Gallery
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Crest of York St John College
- The Basilica
- Clifford's Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Transport Moves On
- The Norman Minster
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward I and York