Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ouse Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Stonegate
- Constantius Chlorus
- The First Railway Station
- The First Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- View from Station Rise
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'