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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Horn of Ulf
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Anglian Cross
- The Shambles
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Retreat
- King Edward I and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fairfax House
- First World War Memorial
- The New Theatre
- First World War York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith