Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- The Black Death
- The Victorian Prison Building
- John Carr - Architect
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ouse Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward I and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Stonegate
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Boot
- Margaret Clitherow
- A New Walk
- Alcuin of York
- William Etty, Artist
- The Greyfriars