Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St William's Shrine
- Middleham Jewel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cinema Comes to York
- New Shopping Centres
- Water Lanes
- Is York Cursed?
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Olave
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Ouse Bridge
- York Bombed
- Viking Boot