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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Bombed
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Art Gallery
- The Medieval Castle
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bronze weights
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Our Lady's Row
- Dick Turpin
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of All Saints Pavement