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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of St Olave
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Helen
- The Basilica
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Male Grooming
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bootham Bar
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Royal Station Hotel