Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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.
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Railway Institute
- The York Observatory
- Industrial Upheaval
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Cross
- New Earswick
- Silver Strap Ends
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in Viking Times