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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Railway Station
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Walmgate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 19th Century