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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Holy Trinity Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Our Lady's Row
- The New Theatre
- A New Vision For York
- Anglian Carving
- A New University
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Wilfrid