Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The First Railway Station
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Crux's Church
- The First Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- A New University
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Ouse Bridge
- The Red Tower
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Is York Cursed?