Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel
- New Shopping Centres
- The Basilica
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Red Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Castle
- Anglian Cross