Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The George Fox Incident
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- New Earswick
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's Airfield
- The 1190 Massacre
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Abbot's House
- York Castle Museum
- Mary Ward
- The Red Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- Middleham Jewel
- Treasurer's House
- Military Belt Fitting