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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barker Tower
- Dick Turpin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Chimney Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Railway Station
- Fairfax House
- Clifford's Tower
- Bronze weights
- The White Rose of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Boot