Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- The Multangular Tower
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bootham School
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Silk Cap
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The End of the Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Statue of Napoleon