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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- John Carr - Architect
- A New Vision For York
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Lendal Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The County Court House
- Alcuin of York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall