Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- Royal Station Hotel
- New Shopping Centres
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- First World War York
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- York Garrison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Aldwark Synagogue
- First World War Memorial