Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- The Bar Convent
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Central Methodist Chapel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Olave
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Abbot's House
- Water Lanes
- Statue of Napoleon
- Our Lady's Row
- Crest of York St John College
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Greyfriars