Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- The Multangular Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Military Belt Fitting
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Clifford's Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- The Council of Arles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Airfield
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Margaret Clitherow
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Coins