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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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.
- The Black Death
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Ouse Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Boot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Our Lady's Row
- The Bar Convent
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard II and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Bombed