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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- William Etty, Artist
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of an Athlete
- Ripon College for Women
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Gold Arm Ring
- York in the fifteenth Century
- First World War York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- John Carr - Architect
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'