Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Bootham Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Gold Arm Ring
- Yorkshire Museum
- Church of St Helen
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The End of the Abbey
- The Red Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Gold Finger Ring
- Jubbergate
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Cross
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey