Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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.
- St William's Shrine
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Railway Institute
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward III and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Retreat
- The George Fox Incident
- George Leeman
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Bar Convent
- Crest of York St John College
- Bootham School
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart