Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- De Grey Rooms
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- George Leeman
- The End of the Abbey
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Cawood Sword
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Castle