Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New University
- A New Walk
- Crest of York St John College
- Ripon College for Women
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Helen
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The County Court House
- Transport Moves On
- Constantius Chlorus
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Cross
- The Battle of Marston Moor