Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Teaching the Poor
- The Basilica
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Constantius Chlorus
- George Leeman
- Inscription to Hecules
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Minster
- Fire in the Minster
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Crux's Church