Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- King Edward II and York
- The Bar Convent
- The Railway Institute
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Hoard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Jubbergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Black Death
- The New Theatre