Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- A New University
- Vikings and Christianity
- Middleham Jewel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Monk Bar
- The Guildhall
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A New Walk
- Trams Pulled by Horses