Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Medieval Prisons
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Norman Window Frame
- A Pipkin
- A New Walk
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and the Holocaust
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman House
- The Retreat
- Judges Lodging
- Gold Finger Ring