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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Constantius Chlorus
- Walmgate Bar
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Viking Boot
- Stonegate