Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New Vision For York
- The Greyfriars
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Clifford's Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Jubbergate
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Tower
- Bones of a Roman Combatant