Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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 Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rowntree Park
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Central Library
- A New University
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward II and York
- York Garrison
- The Medieval Minster
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Union Gas Works
- The First Railway Station