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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Shambles
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Boot
- Transport Moves On
- Jewbury Cemetery
- View from Station Rise
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward I and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Helen
- The County Court House
- Walmgate Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Helmet
- Victoria Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel