Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in 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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Barley Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Multangular Tower
- St William's Shrine
- Clifford's Tower
- The New Theatre
- The York Observatory
- The County Court House
- York Garrison
- Walmgate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules
- Ouse Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists