Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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 in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A Pipkin
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Crux's Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The White Rose of York
- The Retreat
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Bar
- View from Station Rise