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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New University
- Is York Cursed?
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Monk Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- The Bar Convent
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva