Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Jubbergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Statue of an Athlete
- New Earswick
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Cross
- A New University
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'