Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Abbot's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The County Court House
- George Leeman
- Minster Library
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- A New University
- First World War Memorial
- Crest of York St John College