Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- New Earswick
- Eric Bloodaxe
- William Etty, Artist
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- A Pipkin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward I and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill