Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Mystery Plays
- First World War Memorial
- A New University
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Observatory
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman House