Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New University
- Holy Trinity Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- John Carr - Architect
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Castle Museum
- Water Lanes
- York Railway Station