Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The York Helmet
- The Norman Castle
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Railway Institute
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Water Lanes
- The Norman Abbey
- Mary Ward
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ripon College for Women
- Olive Oil Container
- New Shopping Centres
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Military Belt Fitting