Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Hospitium
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Our Lady's Row
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Treasurer's House
- A Pipkin
- Olive Oil Container
- Jubbergate
- Victoria Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Black Death
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Guildhall
- The York Helmet
- The First Railway Station