Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Railway Institute
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- View from Station Rise
- York Union Gas Works
- Water Lanes
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Jubbergate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- Victoria Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St William's Shrine
- The Guildhall
- Clifford's Tower