Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a 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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Bone Trial Piece
- George Leeman
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze weights
- The Medieval Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- York Garrison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in Viking Times