Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Cross
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Walmgate Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Stonegate
- The Mansion House
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Yorkshire Museum
- New Earswick
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Coat of Arms