Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- The York Observatory
- Bootham School
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- The York Helmet
- John Carr - Architect
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Lendal Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard II and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Fairfax House