Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A New Walk
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Transport Moves On
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Holocaust
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman House
- York Union Gas Works
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Boot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- George Leeman
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters