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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bone Trial Piece
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Water Lanes
- Statue of the God Mars
- The White Rose of York
- The County Court House
- The Medieval Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Garrison