Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- First World War Memorial
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Garrison
- The Bar Convent
- The Hospitium
- Cinema Comes to York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The 1190 Massacre
- Monk Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Basilica
- Aldwark Synagogue