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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- The White Rose of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Shambles
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New University
- Jubbergate
- Industrial Upheaval
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Railway Institute
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Carving
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends