Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Battle of the Standard
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Coins
- York Central Library
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Garrison
- The Black Death
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Cawood Sword
- Constantius Chlorus