Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of an Athlete
- George Leeman
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- 62 Low Petergate
- Ouse Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- The Hospitium
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- First World War Memorial