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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Medieval Minster
- The Greyfriars
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- New Earswick
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Medieval Castle
- The Abbot's House
- York Railway Station
- York Bombed
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Guy Fawkes