Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- York Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Vikings and Christianity
- St Crux's Church
- A New Walk
- Is York Cursed?
- Constantius Chlorus