Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- A Pipkin
- The Guildhall
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Norman House
- York Castle Museum
- The George Fox Incident
- The Bar Convent
- The First Railway Station
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward III and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Helen
- The County Court House