Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Central Library
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Retreat
- The Greyfriars
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Sixties York
- York Union Gas Works
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- William Etty, Artist
- The Guildhall
- The Red Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Airfield
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms