Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The End of the Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Sixties York
- King Edward III and York
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Head Pot
- The White Rose of York
- York Art Gallery
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers