Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Female Prison
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman Abbey
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Shambles
- The New Theatre
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Richard III and York
- Water Lanes
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham School