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 List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Rowntree Park
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Fairfax House
- Mary Ward
- Minster Library
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bootham Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- The First Minster
- King Richard II and York
- Is York Cursed?
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- William Etty, Artist
- Holy Trinity Church
- Vikings and Christianity