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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- New Earswick
- King Richard III and York
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- John Carr - Architect
- York and the Holocaust
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Barker Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Head Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle