Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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 St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fairfax House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers