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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Garrison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway Institute
- York's Airfield
- A New Vision For York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The First Railway Station
- Monk Bar