Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- New Shopping Centres
- Is York Cursed?
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Mansion House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in Viking Times