Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Coins
- The Multangular Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Alcuin of York
- Barley Hall
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cinema Comes to York
- Crest of York St John College
- Second World War York
- Guy Fawkes
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Basilica