Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's Airfield
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- View from Station Rise
- A New Vision For York
- Fairfax House
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Basilica
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ripon College for Women