Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ouse Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward I and York
- Monk Bar
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Ripon College for Women
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Barley Hall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Our Lady's Row
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre