Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Garrison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Union Gas Works
- Sixties York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Horn of Ulf
- Margaret Clitherow
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Debtors' Prison
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Coat of Arms