Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Crux's Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fairfax House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Jubbergate
- The Mansion House
- Barley Hall
- 62 Low Petergate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree Park
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Olave