Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Vikings and Christianity
- Victoria Bar
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- New Shopping Centres
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ripon College for Women
- The 1190 Massacre
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Retreat
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson