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 Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Constantius Chlorus
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Barley Hall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Greyfriars
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Carving
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Arm Ring