Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Feeding Roman York
- William Etty, Artist
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Ouse Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Shambles
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Holy Trinity Church
- Our Lady's Row