Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Minster
- A New University
- York's Airfield
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New Walk
- Roman Head Pot
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Multangular Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey