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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Yorkshire Museum
- 62 Low Petergate
- Ouse Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's Coat of Arms
- Our Lady's Row
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Cawood Sword
- York Railway Station
- Teaching the Poor
- The Medieval Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Red Tower