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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Debtors' Prison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Mansion House
- De Grey Rooms
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Central Library
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Fire in the Minster
- The Basilica
- The 1190 Massacre
- Yorkshire Museum