Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- 62 Low Petergate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Teaching the Poor
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- The Black Death
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of Napoleon