Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Female Prison
- The Greyfriars
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Medieval Castle
- John Carr - Architect
- Middleham Jewel
- The Basilica
- King Richard II and York
- The First Minster
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Mystery Plays
- The Cawood Sword
- A Pipkin