Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, 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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Cawood Sword
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bone Trial Piece
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Jubbergate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Roman Fortress