Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- A New Vision For York
- Rowntree Park
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Guy Fawkes
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Richard II and York