Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Arm Ring
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Castle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Mary Ward
- The Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- First World War Memorial
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Retreat