Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Boot
- York Central Library
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- The Hospitium
- York's Coat of Arms
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Alcuin of York
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- William Etty, Artist
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fishergate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Teaching the Poor