Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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 Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Railway Institute
- The Greyfriars
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Castle
- The Medieval Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- Anglian Carving
- 62 Low Petergate
- Jubbergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Royal Station Hotel