Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Crest of York St John College
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- New Earswick
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Roman Fortress
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- George Leeman
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York