Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Stonegate
- Norman Window Frame
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War Memorial
- A Pipkin
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Richard III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street