Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Our Lady's Row
- The Retreat
- York Art Gallery
- Walmgate Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze weights
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Minster
- The Battle of the Standard
- First World War York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Amber Bead Workshop