Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- John Carr - Architect
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mary Ward
- First World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Bar Convent
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham School
- The First Minster
- Transport Moves On
- York Bombed
- Ripon College for Women
- Archbishop Scrope Executed