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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Walk
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Richard III and York
- York Railway Station
- York's Coat of Arms
- New Shopping Centres
- York's Airfield
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Sixties York