Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Union Gas Works
- Micklegate Bar
- The Mansion House
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bootham Bar
- George Leeman
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Stonegate
- The York Hoard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Medieval Abbey
- Central Methodist Chapel