Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- York Railway Station
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree Park
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Barker Tower
- Minster Library
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Second World War York
- Church of St Olave