Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fairfax House
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Victoria Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Minster Library
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mary Ward