Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- New Earswick
- The End of the Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Railway Station
- Mary Ward
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Is York Cursed?
- The Greyfriars
- The First Minster
- Second World War York
- King Edward I and York
- Dick Turpin
- Feeding Roman York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise