Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Olave
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- John Carr - Architect
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Helen
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Art Gallery
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The York Hoard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey