Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Bombed
- The George Fox Incident
- Stonegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St William's Shrine
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Our Lady's Row
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Railway Station
- New Shopping Centres
- York's Airfield
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Mystery Plays
- The Assembly Rooms