Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Walmgate Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Airfield
- Transport Moves On
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Retreat
- John Carr - Architect
- Scarborough Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of St Olave
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Mystery Plays
- The Crossed Keys Symbol