Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- The Basilica
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze weights
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- Water Lanes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mansion House
- York Union Gas Works
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Micklegate Bar