Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward I and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Roman Fortress
- New Shopping Centres
- Treasurer's House
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Castle
- Minster Library
- Bootham Bar