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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mary Ward
- The Council of Arles
- Monk Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Helmet
- The Railway Institute
- The Mystery Plays
- The Cawood Sword
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Hoard
- A New Walk
- The Norman House
- King Edward III and York
- Micklegate Bar