Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Crux's Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Middleham Jewel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Railway Institute
- John Carr - Architect
- York Central Library
- York and the Holocaust
- The First Railway Station
- York Railway Station