Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fire in the Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Helmet
- Statue of the God Mars
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree Park