Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Crest of York St John College
- Stonegate
- St William's Shrine
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Sixties York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree Park
- William Etty, Artist
- Alcuin of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Clifford's Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- Holy Trinity Church
- Yorkshire Museum