Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The First Minster
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Medieval Prisons
- A New Vision For York
- The Mystery Plays
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- Judges Lodging
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow
- Water Lanes
- York's Airfield