Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- New Shopping Centres
- Barker Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Hospitium
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- The County Court House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Water Lanes