Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Transport Moves On
- Bootham School
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Victoria Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ouse Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Central Library