Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- 62 Low Petergate
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Medieval Castle
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Olave
- The Abbot's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Medieval Prisons
- A New Walk
- The First Railway Station