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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The 1190 Massacre
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman Castle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The County Court House
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Bombed
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York's Airfield
- York Garrison
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Observatory