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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Guildhall
- York and the Holocaust
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman House
- Lendal Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Red Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Victoria Bar
- York Art Gallery
- Silver Strap Ends
- Holy Trinity Church