Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Is York Cursed?
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- De Grey Rooms
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Art Gallery
- Lendal Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Retreat
- Barley Hall
- The New Theatre
- Dick Turpin
- Statue of an Athlete