Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Rowntree Park
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bootham Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Medieval Minster