Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Barker Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- Sixties York
- Monk Bar
- The First Minster
- York Railway Station
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Statue of an Athlete
- Inscription to Hecules
- The York Hoard
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor