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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- 62 Low Petergate
- First World War York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Norman Window Frame
- York Railway Station
- The Cawood Sword
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Castle
- Barley Hall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith