Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Boot
- The York Observatory
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- 62 Low Petergate