Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- First World War Memorial
- Our Lady's Row
- The Black Death
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Teaching the Poor
- York Railway Station
- Guy Fawkes
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Helmet
- Clifford's Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Boot