Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Viking Boot
- The New Theatre
- Bootham School
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New Walk
- York Art Gallery
- Lendal Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights