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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Feeding Roman York
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Mystery Plays
- The Roman Fortress
- Amber Bead Workshop