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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bootham School
- The County Court House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Monk Bar
- St Crux's Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Norman Castle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Cinema Comes to York
- New Shopping Centres