Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Garrison
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jubbergate
- The Black Death
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- John Carr - Architect
- Barley Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Is York Cursed?