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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of an Athlete
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Coat of Arms
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Shopping Centres
- The Norman Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York