Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Holocaust
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Micklegate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Abbot's House
- Barley Hall
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Garrison
- New Shopping Centres
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The End of the Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot