Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Victoria Bar
- The York Helmet
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Second World War York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The County Court House
- The Guildhall
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Richard II and York
- John Carr - Architect
- The New Theatre
- William Etty, Artist
- Royal Station Hotel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel