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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Coins
- King Richard II and York
- King Richard III and York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Red Tower
- Dick Turpin
- Margaret Clitherow
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- View from Station Rise