Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of 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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Fairfax House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Basilica
- Bootham Bar
- Minster Library
- Viking Male Grooming
- Lendal Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Silk Cap
- Eric Bloodaxe