Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Boot
- The First Railway Station
- Walmgate Bar
- First World War York
- The New Theatre
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze weights
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Railway Institute
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Barker Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The 1190 Massacre