Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fishergate Bar
- The Retreat
- William Etty, Artist
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Dick Turpin
- St Crux's Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The County Court House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Micklegate Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Inside the Roman Fortress