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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Coins
- The New Theatre
- Viking Silk Cap
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Multangular Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- The Black Death
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- Crest of York St John College
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Alcuin of York
- Victoria Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom