Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Red Tower
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- New Shopping Centres
- Lendal Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Abbot's House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Richard II and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Male Grooming
- Mary Ward
- The Greyfriars