Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- William Etty, Artist
- Clifford's Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Basilica
- Minster Library
- Viking Male Grooming
- De Grey Rooms
- The County Court House
- Queen Margaret's Arch