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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- View from Station Rise
- George Leeman
- The Shambles
- Monk Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Jubbergate
- Constantius Chlorus
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Red Tower
- A New University
- King Edward III and York
- The George Fox Incident
- A New Walk
- Statue of Napoleon
- Barley Hall
- Olive Oil Container