Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Retreat
- York St John in the 20th Century
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Second World War York
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Crest of York St John College
- The York Observatory
- Viking Silk Cap
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- Barker Tower