Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Olive Oil Container
- The County Court House
- King Richard II and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The First Minster
- The York Helmet
- Sixties York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Guildhall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool