Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Basilica
- The First Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Retreat
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Central Library
- The First Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Boot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward II and York