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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Monk Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Victoria Bar
- The Female Prison
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Mansion House
- Vikings and Christianity
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward I and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Helen
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bootham School