Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Basilica
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Mansion House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Water Lanes
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St William's Shrine
- Guy Fawkes
- View from Station Rise
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Mystery Plays
- Lendal Tower