Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- New Earswick
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Minster
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Art Gallery
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Teaching the Poor
- Royal Station Hotel
- Treasurer's House
- Medieval Prisons
- Bronze weights
- Anglian Cross