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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Olave
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Minster
- The Railway Institute
- Sixties York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Red Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- York Bombed
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar