Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Castle
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Abbot's House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Crest of York St John College
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Basilica