Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Shambles
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The End of the Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Holocaust
- Holy Trinity Church
- Victoria Bar
- The Mansion House
- The County Court House
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription to Hecules
- Ripon College for Women
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fire in the Minster
- Feeding Roman York