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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- St Crux's Church
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Arm Ring
- The 1190 Massacre
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Judges Lodging
- Teaching the Poor
- The Black Death
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard II and York
- First World War Memorial