Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Micklegate Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Barley Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Norman Minster
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- The Hospitium
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New Walk
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Helmet
- York's Medieval Synagogue