Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Military Belt Fitting
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Monk Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham Bar
- The York Hoard
- Norman Window Frame
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- St William's Shrine
- The Council of Arles
- Walmgate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Ouse Bridge