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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Basilica
- Military Belt Fitting
- Constantius Chlorus
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Our Lady's Row
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The County Court House
- The Norman House
- Guy Fawkes
- Bronze weights
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in Viking Times