Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward II and York
- Judges Lodging
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman Abbey
- Crest of York St John College
- Barley Hall
- Dick Turpin
- The Hospitium
- Amber Bead Workshop