Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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 Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of St Helen
- Medieval Prisons
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Minster Library
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- William Etty, Artist
- King Edward III and York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Male Grooming
- The George Fox Incident
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector