Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Airfield
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Head Pot
- A New Walk
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman Castle
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel