Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The First Railway Station
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- First World War Memorial
- John Carr - Architect
- Yorkshire Museum
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Helen
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Richard III and York
- Jubbergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Red Tower
- Our Lady's Row