Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- John Carr - Architect
- Is York Cursed?
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Stonegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Clifford's Tower
- Victoria Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Art Gallery
- The Mystery Plays
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa