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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The County Court House
- A New Vision For York
- The Mansion House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Stonegate
- Olive Oil Container
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Carving