Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Boot
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Monk Bar
- York Garrison
- Barley Hall
- King Edward II and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Black Death
- The Battle of the Standard
- A New University
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Norman Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Wilfrid