Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- New Shopping Centres
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fairfax House
- Bootham Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- Is York Cursed?
- Dick Turpin
- The Cawood Sword
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Medieval Minster