Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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 Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Guildhall
- Industrial Upheaval
- New Shopping Centres
- Cinema Comes to York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Monk Bar
- Treasurer's House
- The Horn of Ulf
- St Leonard's Hospital