Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St William's Shrine
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Boot
- Bootham Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Treasurer's House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rowntree Park
- York Garrison
- The First Railway Station
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Statue of Napoleon