Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Medieval Prisons
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Minster Library
- Water Lanes
- New Earswick
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Debtors' Prison
- The County Court House
- First World War Memorial
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Retreat