Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Norman Castle
- Stonegate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- John Carr - Architect
- The First Railway Station
- Statue of Napoleon
- Feeding Roman York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The End of the Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bootham School
- The New Theatre