Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- De Grey Rooms
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Crux's Church
- Ripon College for Women
- Yorkshire Museum
- Olive Oil Container
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of the Standard
- Alcuin of York