Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Clifford's Tower
- The Guildhall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The George Fox Incident
- Transport Moves On
- John Carr - Architect
- William Etty, Artist
- The Shambles
- A New Vision For York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Helmet
- Viking Boot
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Cawood Sword