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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Amber Bead Workshop
- De Grey Rooms
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge
- Water Lanes
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Treasurer's House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway Institute