Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Clifford's Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Art Gallery
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Red Tower
- Bootham Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Royal Station Hotel
- Middleham Jewel
- The Mystery Plays