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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Anglian Carving
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Guildhall
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Walmgate Bar