Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Dick Turpin
- St William's Shrine
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Crest of York St John College
- A New Walk
- Rowntree Park
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Guildhall
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Lendal Tower
- The Mansion House
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Jubbergate
- King Edward I and York