Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- The End of the Abbey
- Alcuin of York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Black Death
- King Edward I and York