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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- The First Railway Station
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman House
- York Castle Museum
- The Greyfriars
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Feeding Roman York
- York Garrison
- The Mansion House
- St Crux's Church
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Observatory
- New Earswick
- Silver Strap Ends