Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Is York Cursed?
- Dick Turpin
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Carving
- A New University
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The County Court House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- John Carr - Architect