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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Castle
- Military Belt Fitting
- A New Vision For York
- The First Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Is York Cursed?
- St Crux's Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Sword Pommel