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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Leeman
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The County Court House
- Our Lady's Row
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New Vision For York
- York Garrison
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Jubbergate