Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Mansion House
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- The First Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Coat of Arms
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fairfax House
- Mary Ward
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Crux's Church
- Anglian Cross
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Martin Le Grand Church