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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- St Crux's Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Mansion House
- The Black Death
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Bombed
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Constantius Chlorus
- First World War Memorial