Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Lendal Bridge
- The Basilica
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Olive Oil Container
- The Mystery Plays
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of the God Mars
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Abbot's House
- The White Rose of York
- The Red Tower