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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barley Hall
- Judges Lodging
- Margaret Clitherow
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of the Standard
- The White Rose of York
- The Greyfriars
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Hoard
- The New Theatre
- York Garrison