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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Horn of Ulf
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Walmgate Bar
- First World War York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Fairfax House
- Rowntree Park
- Second World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Feeding Roman York
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church