Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- View from Station Rise
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Cawood Sword
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Assembly Rooms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Basilica
- The Norman Castle
- St William's Shrine
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Queen Margaret's Arch