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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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 City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Fairfax House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Mithras and Arimanius
- A New Walk
- New Earswick
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- De Grey Rooms
- Walmgate Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King Richard III and York
- Aldwark Synagogue