Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Victoria Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Mansion House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward II and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St William's Shrine
- The Basilica
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Union Gas Works