Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The George Fox Incident
- The Railway Institute
- The First Railway Station
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fairfax House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Head Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Retreat
- Minster Library
- Is York Cursed?
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Debtors' Prison
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall