Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Constantius Chlorus
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Barker Tower
- Mary Ward
- Dick Turpin
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway Institute