Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Shambles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle