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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Military Belt Fitting
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mansion House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Lendal Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King Edward III and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Second World War York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Hospitium
- The Retreat
- Yorkshire Museum