Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Female Prison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Retreat
- Feeding Roman York
- Bootham Bar
- A New University
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Second World War York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jubbergate
- The Medieval Castle
- The Assembly Rooms