Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Minster Library
- The Retreat
- The Black Death
- The York Helmet
- York Union Gas Works
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'