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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Cawood Sword
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Helen
- The York Hoard
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Crux's Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Guildhall
- The Horn of Ulf
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'