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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The George Fox Incident
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Leeman
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- St Crux's Church
- York Railway Station
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Red Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Medieval Minster
- The Black Death