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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rowntree Park
- Fishergate Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- Sixties York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The First Minster
- King Edward III and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The White Rose of York
- York Railway Station