Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- The Council of Arles
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Union Gas Works
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard III and York
- The Red Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Head Pot