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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Art Gallery
- York and the Holocaust
- The Retreat
- Yorkshire Museum
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Coat of Arms
- Military Belt Fitting
- Guy Fawkes
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Horn of Ulf