Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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 York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The York Helmet
- New Shopping Centres
- A New Vision For York
- Norman Window Frame
- Aldwark Synagogue
- First World War York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- First World War Memorial
- Statue of an Athlete
- Vikings and Christianity
- The End of the Abbey
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman Minster
- Judges Lodging
- The Retreat