Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- York's Airfield
- Teaching the Poor
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Castle Museum
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Industrial Upheaval
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars
- York's Coat of Arms
- Guy Fawkes
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Observatory
- Military Belt Fitting
- Plum Cakes for Christmas