Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Guildhall
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward I and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Mansion House
- The Basilica
- The Cawood Sword
- Rowntree Park
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Crest of York St John College