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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Holy Trinity Church
- A Pipkin
- Silver Strap Ends
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Battle of the Standard
- York's Coat of Arms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Union Gas Works
- York Central Library
- Mary Ward
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Walk