Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Walmgate Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- William Etty, Artist
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Shambles
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The First Minster
- First World War Memorial
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New Vision For York