Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Dick Turpin
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and the Holocaust
- The Norman Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Monk Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Coins
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Alcuin of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window