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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Treasurer's House
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Mansion House
- Second World War York
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Scarborough Bridge
- Minster Library
- The Norman House
- A New University
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window