Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fairfax House
- The Retreat
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Castle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- A New Vision For York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Burial Vessel