Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Shambles
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Black Death
- Medieval Prisons
- York Central Library
- King Edward I and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- A New Walk
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey