Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Lendal Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Roman Fortress
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Judges Lodging
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Edward II and York