Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The First Railway Station
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of the Standard
- Second World War York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Dick Turpin