Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Mystery Plays
- Ouse Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Minster
- Rowntree Park
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier