Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Art Gallery
- A New Walk
- A New University
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Treasurer's House
- Fishergate Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Barley Hall