Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Constantius Chlorus
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Airfield
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Edward II and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Inscription to Hecules
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New Vision For York
- Stonegate
- Micklegate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius