Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- George Leeman
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Olave
- Norman Window Frame
- Monk Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vikings and Christianity
- Royal Station Hotel
- Ouse Bridge
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Castle
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries