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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Abbot's House
- Norman Window Frame
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fishergate Bar
- The New Theatre
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- Minster Library
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Leeman
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Mary Ward