Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Viking Silk Cap
- Is York Cursed?
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- York's Airfield
- The Multangular Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Barley Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Coins
- The First Minster