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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Crest of York St John College
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Walmgate Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- The Norman Abbey
- The York Helmet
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The County Court House
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Carving