Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Airfield
- Ripon College for Women
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ouse Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Judges Lodging
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Edward II and York