Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A New Vision For York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Castle Museum
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- New Shopping Centres
- Bone Trial Piece
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward I and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- William Etty, Artist