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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The New Theatre
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Barley Hall
- Middleham Jewel
- The Norman House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Coat of Arms
- A New Walk
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 20th Century