Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Judges Lodging
- The Council of Arles
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman House
- The Mansion House
- Roman Head Pot
- Stonegate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- York Art Gallery
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Lendal Bridge