Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Crest of York St John College
- The Guildhall
- A Pipkin
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Garrison
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa