Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Crux's Church
- Judges Lodging
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New University
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Union Gas Works
- Lendal Tower
- A New Walk
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree Park
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Central Library