Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- De Grey Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Sixties York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- A New University
- New Earswick
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Dick Turpin
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Glazed Medieval Jug