Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fire in the Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The New Theatre
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward II and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- The Greyfriars
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Gold Finger Ring
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Margaret Clitherow