Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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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 End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Lendal Bridge
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Judges Lodging
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward III and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- View from Station Rise
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The County Court House
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in Viking Times
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Statue of the God Mars
- Olive Oil Container