Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- The Multangular Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bootham School
- Monk Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Male Grooming
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Yorkshire Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Barley Hall