Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Carving
- A New Vision For York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Water Lanes
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity