Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fishergate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze weights
- The Mansion House
- The George Fox Incident
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Monk Bar
- A New University
- Church of St Olave
- Victoria Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Treasurer's House
- The Basilica