Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Margaret Clitherow
- St William's Shrine
- Bootham School
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's Airfield
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Guildhall
- The Multangular Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Tower
- The New Theatre
- Medieval Chamber Pot